With the milk of marknesia flowing and feel spots getting activated left and right this week, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein wasted no time breaking down everything that went down this week in WWE. The Main Event begins with the amazing announcement from Roman Reigns that his leukemia is in remission. Was WWE right to delay this announcement for Raw, and what should the company do with Reigns at WrestleMania 35? The guys then discuss Batista's surprise return and attack on Ric Flair before ...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 38 min
He's cool, he's cocky, he's bad ... and he's the newest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. The Honky Tonk Man joins Brian Campbell to discuss his legendary career, including his still-record 64-week run with the intercontinental championship, the loudest pop in the history of professional wrestling, the origin of the guitar shot and whether he has any regrets in his career. BC is then joined by co-host Adam Silverstein to break down the interview, Honky Tonk Man's place in WWE history and the 2...
Feb 26, 2019•49 min
Brian Campbell, Brandon Wise and producer Mike Mormile break down the legacy of Georges St-Pierre following his retirement and debate whether UFC still could make a GSP fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov (4:28). The guys also discuss what's next in a loaded lightweight division following the announcement of an interim title fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier at UFC 236 in April (1:00:10). Plus, a detailed preview of a stacked UFC 235 card on Saturday (1:17:45) featuring titles defenses...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 55 min
With Elimination Chamber in the rear view and both Fastlane and WrestleMania 35 on the horizon, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein sit down to discuss a curveball thrown at fans by WWE this week with four NXT superstars showing up for matches on Raw and SmackDown. What exactly should be made of those appearances, and what is the big surprise that NXT is teasing (7:30)? Up next, Silver King hits the siren over Kofi Kingston's push but is concerned about his upcoming title opportunity at Fastlane...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 58 min
Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise look back at a wild weekend of fights including a shocking 26-second loss for two-time heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez in his comeback against Francis Ngannou. What's next for the UFC's heavyweight division in the fallout? Plus, a disappointing end to Bellator 216 between welterweights Michael "Venom" Page and Paul Daley summed up a weird weekend for the promotion in general. Also, will Nick and Nate Diaz ever fight again? To learn more about listener data and...
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 41 min
Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to the breaking news of lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury signing a co-promotional deal with Top Rank and ESPN. What does that mean for a 2019 rematch against Deontay Wilder? How will that affect Anthony Joshua and the rest of the heavyweight division? The guys also recap a busy weekend, including wins from Leo Santa Cruz and Rob Brant. Plus, a detailed look at the March 16 pay-per-view bout between Errol Spence Jr. and Mikey Garcia following last w...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 31 min
There is no other way to start this week's show than with Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein discussing WWE's controversial storyline decision to elevate Charlotte Flair as a corporate-chosen challenger and cool off Becky Lynch with a "suspension" (13:00). The guys try to make sense of this booking and break down whether there may be a potential saving grace as we continue down the Road to WrestleMania 35. Up next, BC and The Silver King ponder what The Revival winning the Raw tag team titles m...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 50 min
Brian Campbell is joined by Bellator welterweights Michael "Venom" Page and Paul Daley to preview Saturday's must-see Welterweight World Grand Prix bout. Brandon Wise and producer Mike Mormile join in on a recap of UFC 234 including a vintage performance from Anderson Silva and what's next at middleweight following Israel Adesanya's win and Robert Whittaker's injury. Plus, a preview of former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez's long-awaited return against Francis Ngannou. What's next for C...
Feb 12, 2019•2 hr 6 min
Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a busy weekend of fights including unbeaten junior lightweight champion Gervonta Davis' return in a first-round knockout. The guys tackle the hard questions regarding what's next for "Tank," is he avoiding Vasiliy Lomachenko and should he be above the idea of fighting smaller kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa? Plus, a firsthand recap of Top Rank's exciting Fresno, California, card featuring exciting wins from Jose Ramirez and Ray Beltran. Also, a preview of fea...
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Brian Campbell chats with the four biggest names on Saturday's UFC 234 card in Melbourne, Australia, as a pair of must-see middleweight bouts top the marquee. Champion Robert Whittaker explains why he's just an every man who happens to be good at fighting (4:30) and challenger Kelvin Gastelum shares bounty hunting stories and breaks down why he's the one to ruin the UFC's best-laid plans (17:00). Anderson Silva looks back on five of the biggest moments of his legendary career and explains why he...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein decided to roll the balls out with an off-the-cuff show, and the disputes ran hot. BC and The Silver King open up by breaking down why the ongoing Becky Lynch angle is good -- but not great -- and how Ronda Rousey again failed to live up to expectations on the microphone. The guys then discuss the pros and cons of Halftime Heat and Worlds Collide, whether it is worth discussing AEW rumors and if the RKO is actually the best finisher in professional wre...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Brian Campbell welcomes unbeaten junior lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis to preview Saturday's Showtime tripleheader when he faces Hugo Ruiz. Davis breaks down his goal of becoming the biggest star in boxing by 2020 and talks his former beef with promoter Floyd Mayweather and whether he sees himself fighting pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko. Plus, Rafe Bartholomew helps recap big wins from Sergey Kovalev and Teofimo Lopez Jr. over the weekend. To learn more about listener data a...
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 46 min
Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise preview Saturday's UFC return to Australia and a pair of middleweight bouts as champion Robert Whittaker faces Kelvin Gastelum and rising star Israel Adesanya meets legendary former champion Anderson Silva. Will things end badly for the "Spider?" Just how good would a Whittaker-Adesanya fight be? The guys also recap UFC Fortaleza including breakthrough performances from bantamweight title contender Marlon Moraes and former featherweight king Jose Aldo. Plus, was K...
Feb 05, 2019•2 hr 5 min
The Road to WrestleMania 35 is underway with Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein along for the ride. The guys open this week's show by getting BC's delayed Royal Rumble take before diving into the expected main events for the show (7:45). Was Seth Rollins winning the men's Royal Rumble and choosing Brock Lesnar too predictable, or does The Silver King have an epic booking scenario that could send this match over the top (17:56)? Plus, women's Royal Rumble winner Becky Lynch went face-to-face wit...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 59 min
Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap the weekend action including welterweight titleholder Keith Thurman's scare against Josesito Lopez and whether the victory puts him in line for a Manny Pacquiao fight. The guys also debate the merit of rising heavyweight Adam Kownacki's claim that he's ready for Deontay Wilder and update the latest on Anthony Joshua's return. Plus, a weekend preview featuring former light heavyweight king Sergey Kovalev's return in a rematch against Eleider Alvarez that ...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise recap Bellator 214 as Ryan Bader knocked out Fedor Emelianenko to become the promotion's first simultaneous two-division champion. The guys also welcome former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos (40:40) and middleweight title challenger Kelvin Gastelum (1:09:40) to discuss their upcoming fights. Also, a preview of Saturday's UFC Fight Night card in Brazil featuring Jose Aldo's return and a sneaky good bantamweight main event. To learn more about listener d...
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 39 min
Riding solo for this instant analysis, Adam Silverstein breaks down the entire 2019 Royal Rumble and whether WWE delivered with one of its biggest shows of the year. The Road to WrestleMania 35 kicked off with a bang as Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch won their respective Rumble matches, but was that the right call by WWE? Plus, what should we make of Nia Jax’s appearance in the men’s Rumble and the return of Rowan to side with WWE champion Daniel Bryan? The Silver King covers all of that and more ...
Jan 28, 2019•31 min
Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew catch up on a busy two weeks in boxing, headlined by Manny Pacquiao's pay-per-view victory over Adrien Broner. The guys debate future opponents for the 40-year-old "PacMan" and ponder whether Broner is finally out of chances. Plus, a preview of Saturday's Keith Thurman-Josesito Lopez welterweight title fight and reaction to Canelo Alvarez agreeing to face Daniel Jacobs in a May 4 middleweight unification. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Bro! In an loaded episode, WWE champion Daniel Bryan and NXT sensation Matt Riddle stop by to discuss the latest developments in their careers. Bryan dives into every facet of his "new" character, explaining how it is an extension of his inner monologue and has provided him improved enthusiasm going forward in WWE (8:30). Riddle then goes deep on what it means to be the "King of Bros," sharing some of his long-held keys to happiness, current thoughts on Dana White and what life is like as a top ...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 55 min
Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise catch up on a wild week in mixed martial arts after BC's triumphant return from vacation. The guys recap Henry Cejudo's knockout victory of TJ Dillashaw, former NFL star Greg Hardy's disastrous loss and debate whether UFC's debut on ESPN+ was a success. Plus, a full preview of Saturday's Bellator 214 card from Los Angeles as Russian legend Fedor Emelienenko faces 205-pound champion Ryan Bader for the vacant heavyweight title in the finals of the Bellator Grand Pri...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Following a hot week of WWE programming, Adam Silverstein takes over the main chair as Brian Campbell takes his annual break ahead of the 2019 Royal Rumble. But don't worry, there is plenty for The Silver King to break down this week with Braun Strowman taking a seat to Finn Balor as the new No. 1 contender for the universal championship (6:15). What does this mean for the futures of Balor, Strowman and champion Brock Lesnar, and what direction will WWE go for WrestleMania 35? CBS Sports WWE edi...
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 52 min
Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise get you fired up for Saturday's UFC on ESPN+ debut, headlined by a flyweight superfight between Henry Cejudo and TJ Dillashaw. Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin talks about his new role bettering the health of fighters at the UFC Performance Institute and relives his 2005 brawl with Stephan Bonnar that saved the promotion. Plus, American Top Team coach/founder Dan Lambert talks Amanda Nunes's upset of Cris "Cyborg," his decision to welcome Greg Hardy and how his love ...
Jan 14, 2019•2 hr 8 min
In a must-listen interview, "The Man" Becky Lynch stops by to accept her CBS Sports Wrestler of the Year award and detail her breakthrough in 2018 that saw her rise to the top of WWE as the most exciting superstar in sports entertainment. Lynch explains her mindset when she was told to cut a promo against the fans that propped her up and tells us whether she was ever actually told that her accent was holding her back. She also breaks down her invasion of Raw, her straight fire social media game,...
Jan 10, 2019•1 hr
In an extended episode that covers all angles of a massive week in professional wrestling, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein convene to determine whether the return of Hulk Hogan to WWE television was well-intentioned or included an ulterior motive (1:06:56). But first, BC and The Silver King react to the formal introduction of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), including the signings of Chris Jericho and Pac, the potential for the company how it needs to set itself part from WWE and the future of Ken...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 51 min
Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew return from an extended break to look back on the year that was in the world of in boxing and hand out their unique awards celebrating the wild and wacky in 2018 (18:54). The guys also go in depth for a preview of the Jan. 19 Showtime pay-per-view bout between Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner (1:36:55). BC and Rafe then debate whether Floyd Mayweather's exhibition win in Japan was a work (4:59), if the Charlo Twins took a step back in their Fox debut (10:15) a...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr 48 min
Before starting the first show of 2019, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein remember the late, great "Mean" Gene Okerlund, who died at age 76. The guys recap Okerlund's career and share their favorite moments from one of the most legendary voices in professional wrestling history. In the Main Event, BC and The Silver King break down all the known details for the newly announced All Elite Wrestling and share their expectations for the upstart promotion (12:25). Up next is a look at the last two w...
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 55 min
Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise recap big wins from Amanda Nunes and Jon Jones at UFC 232 and what's next for two of the best fighters in MMA history. The guys also spotlight breakout performances from Alexander Volkanovski, Michael Chiesa and Petr Yan. Plus, a look back on 2018 as a whole and hand out a slew of year-end awards for best fight, fighter and more, as well as reaction to Floyd Mayweather's exhibition boxing win in Japan at RIZIN 14. To learn more about listener data and our privacy ...
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 44 min
In this special year-end episode, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein bring you the second annual Samson Awards. The final show of 2018 kicks off with BC and The Silver King wrapping up the year that was in professional wrestling, including the highs and lows in WWE and beyond. The guys then hand out awards in a variety of categories. Who won the Katie Vick Award? Did Becky Lynch or Ronda Rousey get some much-deserved honors? Was Omega-Okada IV actually the match of the year? We cover it all as ...
Dec 26, 2018•1 hr 52 min
Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise set the stage for Saturday's final pay-per-view of 2018 when Jon Jones makes his return at UFC 232 for a light heavyweight title rematch against Alexander Gustafsson. The guys also preview the co-main event between Cris "Cyborg" Justino and Amanda Nunes, including how their legacies might change with a win. Former featherweight title challenger Chad Mendes stops by to talk Saturday's return, his hopes of facing Max Holloway and how a diet of wild game has changed ...
Dec 24, 2018•2 hr 11 min
It's a brand new era both for CBS Sports and the podcast has been reinvented just as Vince McMahon returns to WWE television straight off the company's hottest pay-per-view of 2018. Did McMahon's "shake up" do as it promised to Raw and SmackDown, or was it once again much of the same when it comes to WWE? From new faces -- both those exiled on the main roster and those coming from NXT -- to seemingly adjusted storylines, plenty changed in WWE this week with the holiday season approaching. Whethe...
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 39 min
